Ereke D. Bruce,
LICSW
Psychotherapy
Counseling
Consultation
Couples Therapy
When it comes to relationship help, there's no shortage of gurus, advice givers, and content creators vying for your attention, time, and hard earned money. Yet, less than 20 percent of therapists actually have any specialized training in couples therapy or relationships. And much of what is advertised as couples therapy or relationship counseling / advice has no real evidence or science behind it. In contrast, I bring years of successful clinical practice with real couples; a wealth of knowledge into the latest and best research on what helps relationships thrive; and advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which has decades of solid evidence as having one of the highest long-term success rates for couples. Your relationship deserves the best and that's what you'll receive when you work with me.
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Marriage / Relationship Therapy
Couples Therapy a space for you and your spouse or intimate partner to work on improving the health and wellbeing of your relationship. It provides room for each of you to explore your differences, express your genuine emotions, and work towards understanding one another in a deeper way, all to enhance and renew the quality of your connection with one another. Is it time for you and your partner to begin reaching and responding to each other in more connecting ways? Then couples therapy is the right choice for you.
Recovering from Relationship Injuries
Every relationship experiences hurt. Each partner may do or say things, whether intentionally or unintentionally, that can cause lasting wounds for the other. Whether these injuries come from hastily spoken words or unfaithful actions, healing is possible. Therapy for Relationship Injuries helps both the injured and the injuring partner do what's needed to put the relationship on a more solid path towards healing and repair. If your relationship is hurting from a significant injury or years of smaller hurts, perhaps it's time to begin the work of repairing and healing.
Relationship Renewal
Whether you've been together a few months or a few decades, every relationship can, at times, get stuck in old, unhelpful patterns or routines. Perhaps you're ready to learn new ways to bond, connect, or continue growing in your relationship. You may be looking to spice up your intimacy, update your knowledge of one another, or learn how to navigate new seasons of life together. No matter what ways you're interested in renewing your relationship, I am here to help. Time to bring the spark back to your most cherished connection? Then, let's start the journey together now.
World Class Methods
I have advanced training and years of experience integrating the following proven methods to help couples strengthen and renew their bond.
Attachment Focused
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Developed by Dr. Susan Johnson, Emotionally Focused Therapy or EFT for short, is a structured, well researched, and highly regarded approach to couples therapy based on the science of our human need for safe, secure connections with others, known as Attachment. EFT helps couples discover what gets in the way, or blocks their ability to safely and securely reach for one another in challenging moments or to respond to one another with empathy, understanding, and care. Couples don't just learn what to do in EFT...they do it and in so doing, experience new depths of meaning in their relationship, as well as new ways of connecting and staying connected, whether in happy or hard moments.
Evidence / Research Informed
Gottman Methods and Others
Drs. John and Julie Gottman's world renowned and groundbreaking research has, for several decades reliably shown the world the characteristics of relationships that are successful over time and those that end in divorce or perpetual unhappiness. Gottman's research infuses the process of couples therapy with the most practical steps for defusing and disarming communication standoffs, for reigniting affection and admiration, and for building the rewarding relationship couples long to have together.
Integrative| Adaptive
Relationship Focused
Enduring Connections
Ereke Bruce
New Couples. Infidelity or Other Betrayals. Sexual Issues.
My approach to Couples Therapy is to meet each couple where they are, to help them create a shared vison of what they want their relationship to be, and then to integrate the world's best research and skills to help couples create that new reality together. I work on behalf of the relationship, recognizing how important it is to each person. I believe that no matter what challenges couples face, their innate longing for secure connection is powerful enough to help them accomplish even the toughest goals, together. With this approach I have helped countless couples over the years not only survive setbacks, but renew their commitments, rebuild trust from the ground up, and enjoy the pleasures of a more secure bond.
For
Multiple
Relationship
Concerns
Premarital and Marital
Emotional Connection
Intimacy / Sexual Concerns
Conflict Resolution
Communication Problems
Trust Issues
Relationship Renewal
Competing Attachments
Role Adjustments
High Conflict
Balancing Work Demands
Affair / Infidelity Recovery
Life Transitions
Co-Parenting
Blended Families
Christian Couples
Individual Trauma Histories
Other Mental Health Diagnoses
Military / Veteran Couples
Relationship Uncertainty
New Couples
Negative Outside Influences
Let's Connect
Tell me a little about you and what kind of therapy you're interested in. I will email within 72 hours so we can schedule a 30 min conversation (no obligation and no charge).
I look forward to hearing from you.
*** I am only accepting new clients in Washington State, via Telehealth at this time. ***